McMonagle v Seagate Technology [2007] NIIT 5314_03 (20 August 2007)

McMonagle v Seagate Technology [2007] NIIT 5314_03 (20 August 2007)

The claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that he had a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 during the relevant period, as the evidence showed significant improvement post-surgery, lack of substantial or long-term adverse effects, and unreliable testimony from the claimant.

Citation
[2007] NIIT 5314_03
Parties
Claimant: Adrian Paul McMonagle; Respondent: Seagate Technology; Respondent: Stephen Gallagher; Respondent: Michael Harper
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
20 August 2007
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal Disability Discrimination / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Definition of Disability, Burden of Proof, Medical Evidence, Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Adrian Paul McMonagle

Claimant

Seagate Technology

Respondent

Stephen Gallagher

Respondent

Michael Harper

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal Disability Discrimination / Pre Hearing Review

  1. 1 Whether the claimant had a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 between 18 January 2002 and 20 June 2003

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that he had a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 during the relevant period, as the evidence showed significant improvement post-surgery, lack of substantial or long-term adverse effects, and unreliable testimony from the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • The claim for Disability Discrimination is dismissed.